gbeborun

Yoruba

Etymology

From gbé (“to carry”) +‎ ìborùn (“iborun (a shoulder sash worn by women)”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɡ͡bé.bō.ɾũ̀/

Verb

gbéborùn

  1. (neologism, idiomatic) to gossip; to gist
    Synonyms: ṣòfófó, gbé fìlà
  2. (literal) to carry an iborun

Noun

gbéborùn

  1. (neologism, idiomatic, sometimes offensive) a gossip; busybody; interloper
    Synonyms: olófòófó, gbé fìlà
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